Disasters

September 29, 2010 10:51 AM

Flood impacts assessed

Federal disaster relief officials are touring the 35 counties that suffered flooding in southeastern Minnesota last week. But the high water continues in some areas closing roads and causing damage.

by Cathy Wurzer and Elizabeth Baier

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September 28, 2010 4:50 PM

Flooding puts soybean, corn harvest behind schedule

Officials are still calculating the damage, but some farmers are reporting heavy losses. Many fields are flooded and may not be harvested until they freeze.

by Mark Steil

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September 28, 2010 3:49 PM

Southern Minn. flooding spills into fifth day

Flood waters from last week's rain continue to close roads and divert motorists in southern Minnesota.

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September 27, 2010 11:32 AM

Floods prompt talks of special session

State help may be on the way for southern Minnesota residents flooded out by last week's freak deluge of rain. Up to ten inches of rain fell across a wide swath of southern Minnesota, causing substantial damage to towns like Zumbro Falls.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 27, 2010 6:40 AM

Klobuchar says she'll push White House to help flood areas

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with people who have lost their homes to flooding Sunday in Zumbro Falls, Hammond, and other south central Minnesota cities.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 26, 2010 9:51 AM

Pawlenty, Klobuchar to survey flood damage

Gov. Tim Pawlenty travels to southeastern Minnesota on Sunday to meet with local officials and tour areas affected by severe flooding in Wabasha County.

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September 25, 2010 4:32 PM

Man found dead in northeastern Minnesota lake

A 51-year-old man apparently drown in a northeastern Minnesota lake.

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September 25, 2010 2:01 PM

Flood fight continues in southern Minnesota

The Minnesota Emergency Operations Center said Blue Earth, Wabasha and Watonwan counties are its areas of focus Saturday, as flooding continues.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 24, 2010 4:36 PM

After the storm: Recovery underway in Pine Island

By Friday morning, the water had receded and the sound of generators buzzed throughout the town, as residents cleaned out from the week's heavy rains.

by Elizabeth Baier